Financial Aid

Top Financial Aid Tips

You might notice that this process is very similar to staying organized through the college application process:

Keep copies of all documents you send to colleges. Sometimes items get lost in the mail or are misfiled; be prepared to send them again so you don’t lose time.

Make multiple copies of your custodial parent’s tax forms to fax or mail to colleges if you are asked to verify information on your FAFSA.

If you have questions about your award package, call the financial aid office at the college and ask to speak to a financial aid officer. Keep notes of the names of the people you speak to and dates of your phone or e-mail contacts at a college. Especially if someone is helpful, try to work with that person consistently when you call, so that you always talk to someone familiar with your situation.

To stay organized keep a checklist.